The Spear of Destiny
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The Spear of Destiny

Myth, Power, and Nazi Obsession

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eBook - ePub

The Spear of Destiny

Myth, Power, and Nazi Obsession

About this book

For centuries, the Spear of Destiny has been wrapped in legend, said to grant power to those who possess it and doom to those who lose it. The Spear of Destiny explores the long journey of this relic through myth, religion, and history, and the chilling fascination it held for the Nazi leadership.

Written in a clear, human tone, this book traces how ancient symbolism, medieval lore, and modern ideology collided in twentieth-century Europe. It examines why figures within the Third Reich became obsessed with the spear, how myth was weaponised for power, and what this reveals about the dangerous intersection of belief, ambition, and fanaticism.

This is not just a story about a relic, but about how myths can shape real-world actions with devastating consequences. A compelling exploration of history, legend, and the human desire to control fate itself.

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Information

Year
2026
Topic
History
eBook ISBN
9783139540418

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright Page
  3. DISCLAIMER
  4. INTRODUCTION
  5. THE ORIGINS OF THE SPEAR
  6. A RELIC ACROSS TIME
  7. THE SPEAR IN THE SHADOWS
  8. FROM NAPOLEON TO THE RISE OF FASCISM
  9. HITLER AND THE OCCULT
  10. HIMMLER’S QUEST
  11. THE SPEAR IN PROPAGANDA
  12. WAR, PLUNDER, AND PRESERVATION
  13. MYSTERY, RECOVERY, AND SECRECY
  14. POSTWAR OBSESSION AND POPULAR CULTURE
  15. BETWEEN FACT AND FANTASY

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